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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,966.80, 227,622.15 and 98,822.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,966.80, 227,622.15 and 98,822.70 is: 148,020.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,966.80 : 227,622.15 = 98,822.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,966.80/227,622.15 = 98,822.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,966.80x = 227,622.15 × 98,822.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,966.80x = 22,494,235,442.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,494,235,442.81/151,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,020.72

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